Hey Guys,
I managed to pick up a case mate tough in black today.
First impressions, with the case on it makes the phone a much nicer size to hold and the rubber backing on it gives it a very sturdy grip.
Most screen protectors out there which are dry tends to leave a gap around the edges of the phone, with the case mate tough on this fills the gap up while giving it the lay on the table design.
The case also gives easier access to the power and volume buttons, however i am finding it too easy to accidently press as it feels quite sensitive.
There are 2 nicely cut outs for the noise cancelling and microphone, the rest of the cutouts i must say are perfect.
The home button however is slightly difficult to get to, you have to press it more direct from the top rather than from the bottom up, other than that its pretty must perfect and it protects from drops!
I've attached some photos below, feel free to ask any questions though and i will try my best to answer them.
Hope this helps you guys when purchasing a case!
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Nice review! I didn't buy that one, but I was consindering brush aluminum case from case mate.
And, I guess u need this, as well.
Haha thanks! I actually forgot to wipe the screen down! First review so I'll learn to do it next time.
I looked at the case mate aluminium as well; however it doesn't cover the top or bottom completely so that's something to keep in mind.
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blue-bear said:
Haha thanks! I actually forgot to wipe the screen down! First review so I'll learn to do it next time.
I looked at the case mate aluminium as well; however it doesn't cover the top or bottom completely so that's something to keep in mind.
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No worries! i was just joking around. I wanted to review some cases, but my device is still coming.. :/
Haha I know mate! Reviews are helpful so I thought I'd give back to the xda community
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Not trying to thread jack, But I figured I'd add my little review to give another view point!
Here is a review of the case-mate tough case. If you owned the tough case for your galaxy S II, you'll love this one. They have made the rubber inside case much thicker around the edges of the phone for added protection. The buttons are extremely easy to press and you can even hear them click in as if there was no rubber covering them at all.
After having the tough-case on for about a year the thin layers of the around the headphone jack and USB port started tearing up. Those areas are much thicker this time around. I can throw this thing around like it's a rock and it has no issues. Great protection and well worth the money. If you plan on buying it from case-mate directly make sure you use the CMPeople20 discount code to get 20% off your order. I cost me $33.50 with expedited shipping. Would have been $27 with the free shipping they are offering right now.
Please PM me if you have any specific questions about the case.
Cheers!
how does the case make the home button hard to press? it doesnt look like its covering touching it
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how does the case make the home button hard to press? it doesnt look like its covering touching it
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I can see it being tough, the home button is pretty close to the bottom of the screen
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The home button is quite close to the edge of the case making it slightly difficult to press unless you are direct with the button
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Looks tough. Mind dropping it a couple of times to see how well it protects your phone?
Speaking of dropping it, i dropped it accidentally today and it survived!
Don't mean to be negative but I got the case today and it feels great except I'll be returning it. Why? Because the top front and bottom front of the case don't have hard plastic holding down the rubber lips, so they get caught and stretch in the pocket when retrieving. This over time may cause the rubber to tear or stretch too much cause it's very elastic and thin.
Whereas the Otterbox Commuter has the plastic sides cover top, bottom and both sides so that no rubber is loose, but held down tight. A much better product from my experience in the past and looking forward to having it when it arrives in the next week or so. This review will cover what I was talking about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Dxcyfm3Vg
UPDATE: See my review on both cases here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27997216#post27997216
i also ordered a otterbox commuter as well, should be getting it soon
I ordered the ToughCase for my S3 after having it on my vibrant for the past 2yrs. I've dropped that thing on concrete multiple times and various other surfaces and never had an issue. It wasn't until the past month that the outer plastic starting cracking in the corners which was to be expected at this point.
Also, in my experience the rubber doesn't permanently stretch or rip and I've pulled the phone out of my pocket by the rubber piece many times.
I had the tough case for my GS2. It was ok. Good protection but the silicone was mighty flimsy and pulled when I removed the phone from my pocket.
I also felt that the plastic outside needed to be a little tacky. It was hard plastic and had good texture for grip but was a bit too hard and therefore just a little too smooth on the hand. Now where it was smooth (almost slick) in the hand I felt it was also too rough coming out of the pocket as the texture gripped to my clothing a little to well.
I feel my experience with the GS2 case will keep me from buying it for my GS3. They may have changed those problems though.
I loved the body glove case (the Mirage i believe) I had for my GS1. It had alternating stripes of smooth/tacky and textured lines. It slid in and out of the pocket perfectly and had great grip in the hand. Perfect combination IMO.
When you say your buttons are extremely easy to press is that going to be a problem. I had the seidio active case. Are the buttons as easy to press as that case because I don't like buttons that are too easy to press. Also will it slide easily in and out of your pocket??
Nice review! Have u ever used the incipio silicrylic? seems very much comparable to the Case-Mate Tough and I dont know which one to choose.. Heres a link http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-302-Silicrylic-Silicone-Samsung/dp/B0085VAP38/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1353870767&sr=1-2&keywords=incipio+s3
i was about to order this case but the back hard plastic had me kinda iffy.. ive had cases that the rubberized coating starts to wear out and fall off. Does the back part have the rubberized coating or is it full rubber
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i was about to order this case but the back hard plastic had me kinda iffy.. ive had cases that the rubberized coating starts to wear out and fall off. Does the back part have the rubberized coating or is it full rubber
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I second this question, does the polycarbonate back have a rubberized or is it just slick?
Another way to ask, if I lay it on a slanted surface back side down, will it slide right off or have a little grip?
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I second this question, does the polycarbonate back have a rubberized or is it just slick?
Another way to ask, if I lay it on a slanted surface back side down, will it slide right off or have a little grip?
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Little bit of grip I think.
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Just got the email and it shows in stock on their site...
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Captivate-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-CAPVA,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM4-CAPVA_color=20&start=2&cgid=samsung-captivate-cases
Very interested, anyone have one of these before? Is it that thick? Looking for a slim hard case.
I just ordered mine. I don't rly want the defender...
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Got mine in today! Will post pics as soon as I get home.
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Got mine in today! Will post pics as soon as I get home.
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Thank you so much!
ok, so here we go, commuter series pics and 1 video
to start things off, here is the video, i just uploaded it so it may take a while to process.
the buttons on this case are amazing, i love how they protrude from the case making them super easy access, the only thing i did not like about this buy was the screen protector did not make it across the entire screen. other than that this thing is perfect. would definitly buy again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EOXr3bphcY
and here are the awaited pics.
this is it with the case on, in my makeshift dock lol
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this is the top with the audio jack closed
and now open
the lock-unlock button
volume button
top back
bottom back
as a whole
captivate- outer shell - inner shell
again front side
inner shell bendability. yes i made that word up.
and the one issue i had with the case, as you can see there is some space left over on the screen that is unprotected, the screen cover did not make it all the way down the screen probably 1-2 mm of space, enough for some annoying dirt
Got mine in the mail today, can't post pictures or links because I am a noob. Here are my thoughts:
1. Screen protector: I didn't like the screen protector. Too much drag, even more than the invisible shield I had installed prior to the Otterbox. So I am going to go naked in terms of screen protection. I am pretty careful with it so hopefully I won't scratch the screen.
2. Added width/thickness: this case does add thickness to the phone, mainly in width. Honestly I do like the added feel to the phone. In relation to thickness, it is noticable, but compared to my wife's 3GS with an Incase slide on case, it is still thinner.
3. Feel: I like the feel of the case, doesn't add that much weight, but def feels much sturider in hand. The hard shell cover that goes over the rubber doesn't feel overly "cheap" per se, but doesn't quite feel "refined". Probably just my preference again, so YMMV.
4. Materials: As stated before the outer shell feels as if it could have been refined a little more in feel. The shell only wraps around the phone horizontally, leaving only the liner exposed on the very top and very bottom of the phone. The inner liner is a bit flimsy and can be easily lifted from the phone while pulling it out of a pocket while sitting down (I always keep my phone screen "in" in my pocket just in case I walk into a corner). There is a plug for the headphone jack that seals quite well.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
does it come with a belt clip, or is that only with the defender case?
how about the in/out of the pocket....any drag, or pulling out the pocket with the phone?
thanks for the info!
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does it come with a belt clip, or is that only with the defender case?
how about the in/out of the pocket....any drag, or pulling out the pocket with the phone?
thanks for the info!
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clip is only with the defender
there is no drag through the pocket, i can see where the rubber material might drag a little bit but not enough to tell.
Got my Commuter case today as well, I agree with most of the review posts above. I will say however that this case is exactly what I was looking for. It makes the phone much easier to grip, I have large hands , and the thinness of the phone made it kind of hard to handle.
I didnt use the included screen protector as I already have one on the phone, but dont kid yourself Gorilla Glass WILL SCRATCH! Also, I highly recommend the AT&T screen protectors that are sold in the store as a 3 pack for $10, best screen protectors on the market. Let me say it again !!!BEST SCREEN PROTECTORS ON THE MARKET!!! Perfect fit, smooth touch with no drag as mentioned with the other brands above.
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clip is only with the defender
there is no drag through the pocket, i can see where the rubber material might drag a little bit but not enough to tell.
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thanks dude.
Hey so what color is the case? Same as the phone or black?
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Its def black
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Alright thanks
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Thanks for the pictures and review! I ordered mine yesterday really look forward to getting it.
Grrr its out of stock as of now..
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Got mine in the mail today, can't post pictures or links because I am a noob. Here are my thoughts:
1. Screen protector: I didn't like the screen protector. Too much drag, even more than the invisible shield I had installed prior to the Otterbox. So I am going to go naked in terms of screen protection. I am pretty careful with it so hopefully I won't scratch the screen.
2. Added width/thickness: this case does add thickness to the phone, mainly in width. Honestly I do like the added feel to the phone. In relation to thickness, it is noticable, but compared to my wife's 3GS with an Incase slide on case, it is still thinner.
3. Feel: I like the feel of the case, doesn't add that much weight, but def feels much sturider in hand. The hard shell cover that goes over the rubber doesn't feel overly "cheap" per se, but doesn't quite feel "refined". Probably just my preference again, so YMMV.
4. Materials: As stated before the outer shell feels as if it could have been refined a little more in feel. The shell only wraps around the phone horizontally, leaving only the liner exposed on the very top and very bottom of the phone. The inner liner is a bit flimsy and can be easily lifted from the phone while pulling it out of a pocket while sitting down (I always keep my phone screen "in" in my pocket just in case I walk into a corner). There is a plug for the headphone jack that seals quite well.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
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Hey, do you find that the silicone is flimsy? it kinda looks like it from the picture and video, thin and flimsy. and does the otter shell take the impact before the bottom of the phone does? because the whole open top and bottom thing isnt comfy. i ordered this case for myself but am thinking maybe i should have gone Seidio Active X, the silicone seems thicker and more shock absorbant....any opinions?
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Hey, do you find that the silicone is flimsy? it kinda looks like it from the picture and video, thin and flimsy. and does the otter shell take the impact before the bottom of the phone does? because the whole open top and bottom thing isnt comfy. i ordered this case for myself but am thinking maybe i should have gone Seidio Active X, the silicone seems thicker and more shock absorbant....any opinions?
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the silicone is very flexible, but it is thick, dont get the wrong idea here, the case will NOT come apart by a fall or anything like that, its really hard to get apart unless you are actually trying. the places where the hard shell is covering the inner shell, the inner shell is thinner, but on the outer edges and top and bottom the soft rubber is actually thicker.
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the silicone is very flexible, but it is thick, dont get the wrong idea here, the case will NOT come apart by a fall or anything like that, its really hard to get apart unless you are actually trying. the places where the hard shell is covering the inner shell, the inner shell is thinner, but on the outer edges and top and bottom the soft rubber is actually thicker.
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oh ok thats not too bad then, so the top and bottom that are exposed have a much thicker layer? and well the it hit the sides of outter shell before making an impact on the bottom do u think? cause ive dropped a phone in a silicone case before and the absorption was non-existent lol, it hit the bottom and even with silicone theres dents, although the silicone was quite thin, i really like the look of this case im just hoping the top and bottom will be protected with a fall despite the openings
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oh ok thats not too bad then, so the top and bottom that are exposed have a much thicker layer? and well the it hit the sides of outter shell before making an impact on the bottom do u think? cause ive dropped a phone in a silicone case before and the absorption was non-existent lol, it hit the bottom and even with silicone theres dents, although the silicone was quite thin, i really like the look of this case im just hoping the top and bottom will be protected with a fall despite the openings
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im not a gambler, but i would put money against a... 5' fall into concrete against either the top or bottom and the phone (not the case) would not be scratched or dented.
Hiya! I'm thinking about getting the Ballistic Shell Gel case, but basically no one has it (everyone flocks to the MAXX case, but I'm not taking the phone to Mt. Everest).
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Things I'm concerned about:
1) Can you hit the home button/capacitive-buttons/letters-near-he-edge-of-the-screen easily? It looks close and they didn't make a cutout for the home button like in other cases.
2) Does it attract lint? A black Seidio Active looked gray on a YouTube vid because of all the lint.
Or any recommendations for a case that is not slippery, easy to hit buttons (point #1 and "satisfying" click for volume/power), and doesn't attract lint, while also giving a good amount of protection?
I have a knock off and it's great paid $14
Hmm looks like the same case as this one for $9.00 http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...k-Black/dp/tech-data/B00805SDO2/ref=de_a_smtd there's a purple version of this on Amazon as well. I bought a different version for my phone though, http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...1&sr=8-3&keywords=crazy+on+digital+armor+case the volume and power buttons are very easy to press but at the same time recessed enough where they won't be accidentally pressed. The hard plastic "cage" is a bit slippery, I've been thinking of taking so sandpaper to it to roughen it up a bit, the rubber part does attract a bit of debris but nothing major. Hope that helps.
I have the SG MAXX but it is essentially the same casebother than the screen protector and holster. The buttons are a bit close to the side but after a little you will get used to it. All other buttons are extremely easy to hit and the corners just look rugged as hell. Its a great case. Dont think you'll be disappointed.
Awesome! Thanks, guys. I was about to purchase one of the CrazyOn cases (the first one you linked) and then I read the stock USB charger didn't fit and that kind of turned me off generic cases. And I couldn't find their website for those cases, either, making it a little more weird.
But, good to know even the knock-off are durable.
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Oh, OK, thanks. I didn't know they were that similar. Very happy to hear about the buttons, I was getting worried. Sounds like my kind of case if it looks"rugged as hell." Do you know anything about lint sticking on the case?
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Awesome! Thanks, guys. I was about to purchase one of the CrazyOn cases (the first one you linked) and then I read the stock USB charger didn't fit and that kind of turned me off generic cases. And I couldn't find their website for those cases, either, making it a little more weird.
But, good to know even the knock-off are durable.
@gaary
Oh, OK, thanks. I didn't know they were that similar. Very happy to hear about the buttons, I was getting worried. Sounds like my kind of case if it looks"rugged as hell." Do you know anything about lint sticking on the case?
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The cut out for the usb is large, absolutely no issues plugging in the usb.
EDIT: Sorry, the USB cut out on my armor case is large, don't know about the Explorer case.
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Awesome! Thanks, guys. I was about to purchase one of the CrazyOn cases (the first one you linked) and then I read the stock USB charger didn't fit and that kind of turned me off generic cases. And I couldn't find their website for those cases, either, making it a little more weird.
But, good to know even the knock-off are durable.
@gaary
Oh, OK, thanks. I didn't know they were that similar. Very happy to hear about the buttons, I was getting worried. Sounds like my kind of case if it looks"rugged as hell." Do you know anything about lint sticking on the case?
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You're always going to have lint problems with silicone, but I would say the lint stickage on this case is minimal, compared with some other cases I've had in the past that were lint supermagnets. One thing that I don't like is the screen protector, but since you're getting the SG, I think you'll be fine. Just compare the case with the Otterbox Commuter and you'll see that the Ballistic looks like it will take a fall better no matter where it lands, especially on the "Ballistic Corners."
When i first installed the case it bubbled up the edge of of my zagg hd screen protector. It does attract a little dust but is an easy clean. I dropped my S3 4 feet onto solid concrete (Sporting Kansas City match) and it landed on the corner bumper. Not a scratch. I am thoroughly satisfied with mine.
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I have a sg case and a sg maxx.... They are basically the same minus sp and holster as someone else stated. However the sg silicone is a little more flimsy than the silicon on the maxx.... It also fits in the holster that comes with the maxx but has a little play.... But I rocked it that way today and it seems to hold it well enough. The polycarbonate shell is exactly the same on both models.... It's only the silicone that differs some.
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Hmm looks like the same case as this one for $9.00 http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...k-Black/dp/tech-data/B00805SDO2/ref=de_a_smtd there's a purple version of this on Amazon as well. I bought a different version for my phone though, http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...1&sr=8-3&keywords=crazy+on+digital+armor+case the volume and power buttons are very easy to press but at the same time recessed enough where they won't be accidentally pressed. The hard plastic "cage" is a bit slippery, I've been thinking of taking so sandpaper to it to roughen it up a bit, the rubber part does attract a bit of debris but nothing major. Hope that helps.
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I have this and it's great not perfect but I don't mind I too cut the usb port
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I have a sg case
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This post is probably the most informative one in this thread. No need to reply further, I think all is answered with this thought invoking response.
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This post is probably the most informative one in this thread. No need to reply further, I think all is answered with this thought invoking response.
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Haha you're right.... Eye opening.
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i have normal SG case, and am loving it. fits very well, and seems very protective. not too bad as far as lint goes. the capacitive buttons are no problem to access and the physical buttons that are covered by the silicon are very responsive.
only one minor nitpick-- i was using a wet-apply screen protector and after a few days the case started pulling the corners up. i hope to solve this with an sgp ultra nano which should arrive shortly
all in all it's a great case. it provides excellent protection and is extremely high quality. the one caveat (and this is common to such cases) is that you'll want a dry application screen protector, if you choose to use one.
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This post is probably the most informative one in this thread. No need to reply further, I think all is answered with this thought invoking response.
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Well, he was the deciding factor.
Just placed an order for the Shell Gel. These forums rock; with 10 million people with this phone, we are going to have a ripe little community.
Thanks for the lint info. I got blue because hopefully lint won't show up as readily, I like blue, it goes better with white, and I can pretend to be a UK fan, haha.
I played with the SG at Sam's Club and thought the quality of it was terrible. It didn't have clean edges on the silicon and for some reason, the hard shell stopped before the power button.
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i have normal SG case, and am loving it. fits very well, and seems very protective. not too bad as far as lint goes. the capacitive buttons are no problem to access and the physical buttons that are covered by the silicon are very responsive.
only one minor nitpick-- i was using a wet-apply screen protector and after a few days the case started pulling the corners up. i hope to solve this with an sgp ultra nano which should arrive shortly
all in all it's a great case. it provides excellent protection and is extremely high quality. the one caveat (and this is common to such cases) is that you'll want a dry application screen protector, if you choose to use one.
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You shouldn't have a problem with the sgp ultra nano, I'm using this setup and no pulling up at corners for me.
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I played with the SG at Sam's Club and thought the quality of it was terrible. It didn't have clean edges on the silicon and for some reason, the hard shell stopped before the power button.
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The hard shell doesn't cover power button so that the case is easily removed.
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was about to order a trident kraken then i saw this:laugh:
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Sams...ccessories&hash=item564b61dbc4#ht_3764wt_1396
Packaging:
Nothing special, plastic box shipped inside a plastic bagvelope (bag/envelope) The box it comes in is much easier to open from the bottom than the top, learn from my mistake. No fancy packaging here, the case slides around inside the box a bit. Nothing inside the box but the case...no screen protector, no cleaning cloth, no fancy color brochure showing other products the company makes, nothing. In my opinion, $30 is a steep price to pay for a case so to see the case flopping around in it's box and no extras at all included with the case was kind of a let down.
Fit and finish:
When I first grabbed the case out of the box my very first thought was "oh boy, feels kinda slippery." I got the Garnet Red version, planned on getting the limited edition Gloss White when it becomes available...more on that later. The case is lined with a black felt material on the inside part of the back wall to protect the battery cover from getting scratched during installation/removal, might even add a little shock protection as well. Sliding the case on to the phone one thing I noticed is that the front edges do infact put a little pressure on the sides of the face of the phone, this is notable because those of you who have a wet application screen protector or other full face protection like the Moshi iVisor or any one of the curved full face protectors may have a little problem getting this care to play nicely with it. I think a wet application would be fine so long as it's fully cured before you go putting this case on and as long as you are careful when installing it...making sure it's not pulling up the protector as you go. The case slides on and locks in place to itself thanks to a little tab built in on it's inner wall on the back. Getting it off can be tricky, especially if you have an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover on like I found out. I highly advise not using the case with anything other than the stock battery cover. I had my white carbon fiber cover on which seemingly added no extra bulk but apparently the tiny little bit it did add made it next to impossible to remove the case. I ended up using brute strength to get it apart and luckily avoided causing any damage to it or it's locking mechanism. Putting the stock battery cover on made things much easier. Helpful hint, when trying to remove it, press down on the raised part in the back when squeezing the top part of the case on the sides.
With the case installed I noticed that the fit was so snug that there was no daylight at all between the face of the phone and the edge of the case, a good thing. The cutouts are all spot on but the bottom mic opening wasn't quite centered. There are no overlays over the buttons so they are easily accessible and engaged. Those openings are beveled/tapered to allow unobstructed access to the buttons...no need to tactically attempt to press the buttons, you just press them as you would normally as the case does not get in the way. The color I chose, Garnet Red, has a metallic sheen to it and is very easy on the eyes however it lacks grip. Holding the phone, it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, but it's not as easy to hold on to either. The finish is very slippery so make sure you have a firm grip on it. This is the first case I've had on this phone that requires you to stick your pinky out while you're holding the phone to ensure it doesn't slide down. Very disappointed. The design of the case does provide a front side lip, allowing you to set the phone face down with no worry of causing damage to the screen.
Final thought:
While the case looks nice, fits like a glove and allows easy access to all ports and buttons, it is very slippery to hold and can be a problem depending on what type of screen protector you're using. The locking mechanism is a nice touch but be aware if using an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover as it can make the case nearly impossible to remove. Am I going to order the limited edition Gloss White when it comes out? It'll surely have better grip but i'm not that in love with this case to say for sure.
I have the Seidio surface in blue and I do not find the case to be slippery it has a lot more grip than the stock battery door. The finish is a soft touch finish that does not show fingerprints.
Here are some photos and I have a full review up to.
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Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
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Gadgetz said:
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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Just trying to find "the one". The SGP Neo Hybrid is on my radar. Not really sure there's any others I really want to try out right now.
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the by bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
Does nfc work?
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I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
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I was pretty disappointed with how slippery this thing is but i'm leaving it on until my TPU bumper and igadgitz clear tpu case show up...only other case I could see myself buying after this is the SGP Neo Hybrid.
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Yes sir
Alright guys, today was my first day out in the wild with this case and I have discovered something......moist hands = good grip with this case! Normally my hands are dry, no sweaty palms for me....but its pretty warm out today and I wear nitrile gloves alot during the day which cause my hands to sweat badly. So after removing my gloves and patting them dry I picked up my phone to take a few pics and I noticed it wasnt sliding in my hand. Figuring it was the moist hand I was holding it with I turned on the AC to dry my hand completely and sure enough, the slipperyness was back.
So those of you with sweaty palms, this is your case!
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Hey peeps, today my new Body Glove case arrived! I went on to put it on and I liked it so much I wanna recommend it to you guys! First off, if your not a fan of thick cases, then you might not like this one too much. I consider this case to be more of an alternative to the other dual layer cases like Speck's candyshell. They're very alike, except this one does not cover the volume buttons (kinda disappointing...). Anyways, I took a couple of pics of the case itself so you guys can see it! It's really a good case! Hope you enjoy the pics! Click on 'em to view full size, I still don't know how to post them full size'd
First up, the front of the case. It has a very nice lip/bump there to protect the screen of the phone if you decide to place it on a table facing down or if it falls screen first to the ground:
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Next, the back (it's a white plastic with matte finish, it actually feels good to the touch and it's comfortable to hold) with the Body glove logo on the back there. It feels great to hold as it is a bit curved like the One's curved aluminum back, so it fits naturally in your hand:
Now, inside the case! That kind of cratered looking pattern is rubber, like that of the first layer of the Speck candyshell or the Otterbox commuter, except that it's part of the plastic exterior so it can't be removed):
Here's the camera and noise canceling mic openings. If you ask me, they're perfectly cut out and positioned to precision! Plus that silver backing really shows off how well cut out it is:
Now here's where most of the cases miss (even the Poetic Atmosphere case, which I bought and should arrive tomorrow or after), the bottom openings! This case actually resembles the Speck candyshell in the fact that both have very very precise openings (though the Speck case's opening is narrower, it's still perfectly centered):
Next, power button and headphone jack! As expected, nice cut out for the power button/IR blaster and the rubber lining is actually cut lower there so it's easier to press the button without having to reach out to the very top of the phone. Headphone jack cut out is pretty widely cut, making sure most headset plugs will fit:
The volume buttons are exposed, like mentioned before, but there's still some lift from the case, so the buttons themselves are protected in case you drop the phone. This also makes buttons easy to press, as opposed to other cases that make pressing them much harder because of having rough rubber coverings. This is not the case with Speck cases, fortunately (I know as I own a candyshell one):
However, you trade in comfortability of pressing the volume buttons for oddness and premium feel. As you can see, the little rubber lining lip that covers the glass where the volume buttons are is very loose because of not being glued to the plastic backing or having any support. This makes it feel kinda cheap. The rubber itself is placed perfectly and does not show this stretching when left alone, but I fear that with time this rubber piece might stretch and get in the way or maybe eventually break:
Here you can see the lift provided by the bump/lip on the case. It's at what I consider a perfect level as it doesn't make the case look huge like the otterbox defender and it's easy to touch the corners and edges of the screen with it on.
Here's what the entire back of the case looks like with the phone on. I just fell in love with the whole look of the silver One with the white/grey case! You can see as the rubber linings stretch to the back too, so when you put the case on a table it's that much less probable of slipping and falling:
The sides also have a cool design, with rubber grips on the sides that make holding the case that much comfortable and less probable of it sliding from your arms. The whole design of the case makes it look modern and very cool!:
Here's a little close up of how the rubber grips look! Also, damn it looks sexy from the side!:
Finally, just a look at the front of the One with the Body Glove case put on. The case itself isn't that bulky, it's even slimmer than the Speck candyshell! It's also a lot better looking for me. The only thing I miss is the soft and easy to press volume buttons cover found on the Speck candyshell case. Other than that, this case is a lot better!:
So, yeah. Thats about it I hope anyone that saw this post and the pics enjoyed. If you have the Speck candyshell and don't feel like it's the right case but you like the protection it gives you, or just hate the glossy finish, you should check this case out! It's also available in Pink/Silver and in Charcoal/Black!
Link to buy case: http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell-phone-cases/htc/one/tactic-brushed/
Nice day, peeps!
Very nice review! I'll be looking into this case!
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naveen94 said:
Very nice review! I'll be looking into this case!
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Thanks I'm really enjoying how good it feels in the hand and how great it looks, personally I love it! Hope you enjoy yours if u decide to get it! :good:
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Very nice review! I'll be looking into this case!
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13.00 dollars on amazon just ordered one....
Philly Jim said:
13.00 dollars on amazon just ordered one....
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Awesome! I got mine for $9 on ebay, came in bulk package but it was new. Hope u enjoy yours like I'm enjoying mine :highfive:
So I just got he Diztronic Case for my new Nexus 5 today and here's my thoughts on it. I've been a Diztronic case user for sometime now; had it on previous devices such as my S3. One thing I love about Diztronic is that they are more substance than flash when it comes to their cases.
Packaging:
One thing you will notice when you get the packaging is that, well there isn't much to say as its in a plastic wrap, with a cardboard cutout placeholder for your phone. They spent the money were it needs to go; on the case itself.
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As expected from Diztronic, the case is a built top notch using a soft but firm flexible TPU material. It has a two tone appearance where the edge/frame is a shiny glossy black (along with the Diztronic logo on the back) where the rest of the case is a soft grippy matte black on the back and sides. A thing to point out is the nice feel the matte finish has. It almost feels like the Nexus 5 back without a case. It just feels good. One thing I like is that Diztronic did not plaster their name all over the case like some case manufacturers do. Just one simply logo at the back near the bottom.
The cutouts are all in the perfect location and aligned right. The cutouts for all ports/mics/speakers are spot on. One thing I would like to point out is the cutout for the headphone jack. It's bigger than other cases I've seen and I like that. It allows for headphone plugs off varying sizes to be used with our phone. Many times a plug will be too big to be used with certain cases and the phone would have to removed from the case to use said plug. The cutout is a large nice square cutout. So thumbs up to Diztronic for that. Also, the microusb port cutout is large also, allowing for oem and aftermarket micro usb plugs to be used. Which is really like as I have plugs and charges of all sorts of sizes around the house, bag and car.
One thing that did differ from the S3 Diztronic case is that there is no cutouts for the buttons; volume and power. I'm sure a lot of us went the super cheap route before and got a tpu case off of ebay with no cutouts and it was just plain misery trying to press the buttons. That was one of the big pluses for me on the S3 case and was doubtful and wary about no cutouts on the Nexus 5 case. Yet, Diztronic has pulled through and made pressing the buttons easy and nice even without the cutouts. The fake buttons on the case to mimic the buttons on the phone are very nicely designed and implemented. They actually look and feel like real buttons and not just some bump on the case like the cheaper tpu cases.
Another thing I liked is that the edges are raised to protect the phone if you place it face down on the table. So no scratching the screen when doing so.
Also, unlike the slim cases from Spigen and Ringke (other cases I considered) is that it has decent protection all the way around the phone. The slim cases protect the sides but not so much the top and bottom. Sure its a little bulkier and thicker but my mind is a little more at ease with the added protection.
Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.
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Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.
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Thanks I appreciate it!
Yeah one of the better cases I've used on any device. Great customer support too, anytime I had an issue they always were quick and courteous.
Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.
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Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.
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yeah I always recommend a case. I don't like otter boxes or tank sized cases but I do like a medium between super slim and otterbox. I'm sure you'll like the case!
How much of the screen does the edge/lip of the case cover? Any use this with a screen protector?
Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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Yeah, if you can't tell my phone has a screen protector on it. I'm using the xtremeguard protector on it
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Does anyone have any pictures of this case (either black or clear, both would be nice though) on a white Nexus 5? Looking to purchase this case just not sure in which color
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Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?
Yes, I think that's accurate
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Does this case feels like the soft black of the phone? How is it with fingerprints?
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Momotani-Hitoshi said:
The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?
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I'm curious as well about the case pushing against the screen protector. I would like to know if the case causes the screen protector to lift away from the screen. This is a problem I have with the spigen.
Thanks
Amazon has the black with prime shipping, I'll make sure to post my thoughts
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Looks like you lucked out and got the second revision, seems like a lottery at Amazon right now but good to see they started shipping them. Nice big photos and thanks for taking the time. I personally decided to pass on Diz this time due to the QC issues and covered up buttons.
FYI there's a thread a few pages long dedicated to the progression of this case including other pics and reviews: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490294 :good:
After using a spigen neo hybrid for a few days I've gone back to the diztronic, fits like a glove. And almost feels like there's no case.
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Is it hard to take off? I've read that some people actually damaged the exterior back and edges by taking off their cases...
No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Sucks that from Italy apparently there is no way to get my hands on one since no euro amazon sells it and they directly also dont mail it to Italy or other european countries....
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No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Have you tried eBay through the seller "post3rs" ?
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